JCB Skidsteer Loader 250T

Remove the shovel or attachment

Park the machine on level, solid ground and stop the engine

Remove the strut from its stowage position

Raise the lift arm just far enough to install the strut

Stop the engine and remove the ignition key. If the keyless ignition option is fitted stop the engine and wait Duration: 15s

Place the strut around the lift ram piston rod. Secure it in position with the strap

To prevent any chance of the lift arm creeping down and trapping your fingers, the lift arm should be lowered onto the strut. Lower the arm carefully, to prevent possible damage to the strut. Stop as soon as the weight of the lift arm is on the strut

Disconnect the battery to prevent accidental operation of the engine. Refer to (PIL 33-03)

If necessary, put blocks against the two sides of the wheels before you get below the machine

Machine parked on level, solid ground

Attachment put flat on the ground

Engine stopped and ignition key removed

Battery disconnected to prevent accidental operation of the engine

If necessary, blocks put against the two sides of the wheels before getting below the machine

Raise the lift arm to take the weight off of the strut

Stop the engine and remove the ignition key. If the keyless ignition option is installed stop the engine and wait Duration: 15s

Secure the strut in its stowage position

Lower the lift arm to the ground

Sign off on the lift arm maintenance strut removal